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Status published
High
CVE-2020-12497
Phoenix Contact Automation Worx <= 1.87: stack-based overflow
Vulnerability Description
PLCopen XML file parsing in Phoenix Contact PC Worx and PC Worx Express version 1.87 and earlier can lead to a stack-based overflow. Manipulated PC Worx projects could lead to a remote code execution due to insufficient input data validation.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- reported by Natnael Samson working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative, Phoenix Contact reported to CERT@VDE
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Affected Vendor
Phoenix Contact
View all reports →Affected Software
Automation Worx, Automation Worx Express
Vulnerable Versions:
unspecified
Timeline
Official Publish:
July 1st, 2020
Last Modified:
August 4th, 2024
Added to House:
July 21st, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H